Margaritas with lots of booze, too fun. Enjoy the generous helpings of everything, but take some breath mints...

Margaritas with lots of booze, too fun. Enjoy the generous helpings of everything, but take some breath mints...
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I visited the restaurant today in a big group and was so dissapointed with the overall food. The salsa that they serve along with the chips came straight from a can or a supermart carton. Infact... More

I visited the restaurant today in a big group and was so dissapointed with the overall food. The salsa that they serve along with the chips came straight from a can or a supermart carton. Infact the tomato sauce on my Chile Relleno as well was sour and tasted so out of the bottle. The greens on the side were wilted and the side of refired beans was ordinary. So what is the use of all the nice authentic ambience, if the food does not match the place? Pros: Ambience Cons: Food
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I had a fun time at happy hour last Friday, 12/15. Hanging out with a few people I met from jury duty. The margaritas were good, not strong. The appetizers were awesome. Chips and salsa baby! ... More

I had a fun time at happy hour last Friday, 12/15. Hanging out with a few people I met from jury duty. The margaritas were good, not strong. The appetizers were awesome. Chips and salsa baby! However, my experience with the valet service sucked donkey s**t! I hate valeting, but there were no parking around the area. For some odd reason, I had a feeling that this experience would be bad. Sure enough, when I got into my car and drove out of the driveway, I noticed a dollar bill on floor of my passenger side. I knew exactly what happened. I immediately checked my ashtray to see if my dollar bills were there. Not to my surprise, it was not. I normally keep around 4 singles in the ashtray. They were there when i valeted, but they were gone when I left the restaurant. Well, they managed to goof the hijack when they dropped one single. I can't believe that load of crock. I didn't bother to go back because it's my words against theirs. So, screw it. I'm not coming back for sure. So, a lesson was learned. DO NOT VALET HERE!!! THEY'LL JACK WHATEVER CHANGE YOU HAVE IN YOUR CAR! Pros: Chips and salsa, margaritas Cons: Valet service
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I can't tell you where to go to stay in Los Angeles, but if you like tamales at ALL, I urge you to try out El Cholo Mexican Restaurant. It's a funky place opened almost 80 years ago, and their green... More

I can't tell you where to go to stay in Los Angeles, but if you like tamales at ALL, I urge you to try out El Cholo Mexican Restaurant. It's a funky place opened almost 80 years ago, and their green corn tamale recipe was developed back then. They've been serving it up since then to stars and tourists alike, and it's been around for almost a century for good reason. Like many places in LA, you might have to wait a while for a seat, so get there early (or late), and have a margarita.
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El Cholo has the best appetizers and staff ever! I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this place is really good, and I'm always looking forward to going there every month with my friends. They... More

El Cholo has the best appetizers and staff ever! I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this place is really good, and I'm always looking forward to going there every month with my friends. They also are very involved in the community by helping out with a nonprofit for kids that we work with. Great food, great staff! Pros: Food, Staff, Service, Decor Cons: None
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Regardless of the fight over its authenticity, all I know is that El Cholo's food is always fresh, savory and delicious. Their free starter of freshly fried tortilla chips and slightly spicy salsa... More

Regardless of the fight over its authenticity, all I know is that El Cholo's food is always fresh, savory and delicious. Their free starter of freshly fried tortilla chips and slightly spicy salsa will leave a film of oil along the roof of your mouth -- but you'll keep eating, it's that good. The guacamole is yummy, as are the cheese enchiladas, flautas, fajitas. I love the melted cheese over my refried beans and rice sides! People go crazy for the tamales they only have for a limited time one season of the year, but I'm not really a fan. Regardless...the best margaritas I've ever tried. And of course, this is THE place to go if you're a USC student with ID: Half off entrees M-Th after 4 p.m.
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This places serves average mexican food. Great if you are in a group or need an easy place to go, but there are better places for real mexican food.

This places serves average mexican food. Great if you are in a group or need an easy place to go, but there are better places for real mexican food.
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I am from Arizona and have grown up eating green corn tamales and El Cholo's Arizona style green corn tamales are better than my nana's! If you go to El Cholo and the GC tamales are in season,... More

I am from Arizona and have grown up eating green corn tamales and El Cholo's Arizona style green corn tamales are better than my nana's! If you go to El Cholo and the GC tamales are in season, please do yourself a favor and try one.
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The food here is consistently excellent. The green corn tamales are so delicious. You can tell that they are made out of fresh corn. They are definitely worth a try. THe drinks are strong. I... More

The food here is consistently excellent. The green corn tamales are so delicious. You can tell that they are made out of fresh corn. They are definitely worth a try. THe drinks are strong. I especially like their strawberry margarita. I have only been disappointed once (with the sangria). Also, I am not a fan of the valet parking but you really have no other choice. Pros: green corn tamales, food, drinks Cons: valet, service is sometimes slow, sangria
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I've been here several times in the last few years, and every time its the same story. The waits are SO long that by the time I am seated I question whether or not ANY meal is worth it. But, without... More

I've been here several times in the last few years, and every time its the same story. The waits are SO long that by the time I am seated I question whether or not ANY meal is worth it. But, without fail, the food is sensational and scrumptious and never disappoints. The prices are somewhat high considering the going rate for tacos in Los Angeles, but the portion size plus the careful attention to details and flavors make it worth the time and money. Pros: Authentic cuisine and consistent quality Cons: Long waits, slow service
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